It Happened in the Old South: Remarkable Events That Shaped History by James A.

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This book tells thirty stories of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky—from early European exploration to the end of the Civil War.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This book tells thirty stories of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky—from early European exploration to the end of the Civil War. Readers will be introduced to well-known characters, little-known heroes, and events that changed history—from "How `Old Glory' Got Its Name" in Tennessee and "The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone" in Kentucky to "The Invention of the Cotton Gin" in Georgia and "The Capture of Aaron Burr" in Mississippi.

Back Cover

From the founding of Jamestown in Virginia and the court martial of Daniel Boone in Kentucky to the invention of the cotton gin in Georgia and the capture of Aaron Burr in Mississippi, It Happened in the Old South tells the stories of intriguing people and events from the history of the region known for its unique culture, traditions, and lifestyles. Learn the true story behind Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem Evangeline. Read how North Carolina had a rebellious "tea party" of its own, held by one of the first groups of American women to participate in political dissent. Reflect upon Denmark Vessey's slave revolt in South Carolina in 1822.

Author Biography

Jim Crutchfield is a popular historian and the author of numerous books, including It Happened in Montana, It Happened in Washington, and other It Happened In books.

Long Description

This book tells thirty stories of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky--from early European exploration to the end of the Civil War. Readers will be introduced to well-known characters, little-known heroes, and events that changed history--from "How 'Old Glory' Got Its Name" in Tennessee and "The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone" in Kentucky to "The Invention of the Cotton Gin" in Georgia and "The Capture of Aaron Burr" in Mississippi.

Feature

[Setting] - Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Details ISBN0762748214 Author James A. Crutchfield Language English ISBN-10 0762748214 ISBN-13 9780762748211 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 DEWEY 975 Imprint Globe Pequot Press Place of Publication Old Saybrook Country of Publication United States Illustrations Yes Short Title OLD SOUTH Residence franklin, TN, US Birth 1938 Subtitle Remarkable Events That Shaped History UK Release Date 2009-10-14 AU Release Date 2009-10-14 NZ Release Date 2009-10-14 US Release Date 2009-10-14 Pages 176 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Series It Happened in Series Publication Date 2009-10-14 Audience General We've got this

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